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General properties of naming, and a specific case of nicknaming in the Scottish Outer Hebrides

Ethnos • 41 • Published In 1976 • Pages: 99-115

By: Parman, Susan.

Abstract
This paper is concerned with the use of formal names, particularly nicknames, as terms of reference rather than address in the Scottish Outer Hebrides. Situational factors which trigger the use of alternative names are discussed. The focus in this report is the village of Shawbost on Lewis.
Subjects
Personal names
Naming
culture
Highland Scots
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
Europe
Sub Region
British Isles
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; M. Marcus
Field Date
1970-1971
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Village of Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Notes
[by] Susan Parman
Bibliography: p. 114
LCSH
Highlands (Scotland)